How I’m Making Bank on Solana (My Portfolio Revealed)

By BreakdownFab | DecryptLab | 5 Feb 2025

Today, I'd like to share my Solana portfolio with you and break down exactly how I’m planning to grow my crypto holdings on this growing blockchain. I’m not here to flex numbers—this is about strategy, diversification, and maximizing returns in the wild world of decentralized finance (DeFi).

If you’ve been following the crypto space, you know Solana has been on fire lately. But with so much volatility and uncertainty in the market, it’s crucial to have a solid game plan. That’s why I’m taking a prudent approach—focusing on protocols that let me stack yields while minimizing risks.

Here’s a sneak peek at my portfolio breakdown:
- 20% on MarginFi: A decentralized lending/borrowing protocol with solid backing and audits. I’m leveraging JupSOL (Jupiter’s liquid staking token) for juicy yields and borrowing PYTH at low rates to stake it on Pyth protocol at 8% APY.
- 17% on Orca: A decentralized exchange (DEX) where I’m providing liquidity in the ORCA/SOL pool. Yes, there’s impermanent loss, but the rewards are worth it (think double-digit APYs!).
- 15% Native Staking: I’m a big believer in Solana’s ecosystem, so I’ve got a chunk of SOL staked with a validator (shoutout to Nansen for the potential airdrop!).
- 10% on Drift: A perpetual futures DEX where I’m hedging my bets (literally) by shorting HYPE to balance my staked holdings. Plus, positive funding rates mean I get paid to short—win-win!

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. I’ve also got positions in Raydium and Sonic, playing the airdrop game and riding the narratives.

But here’s the thing: DeFi is risky. Smart contracts can fail, markets can crash, and airdrops aren’t guaranteed. That’s why I’m constantly optimizing, diversifying, and staying cautious with my strategies.

If you’re curious to dive deeper, I’ve linked everything in my new crypto video below 👇.